Northampton Wanderers take on Harlequins at Franklin’s Gardens this evening, as they look to reach their third Premiership Rugby A League Final in three seasons.
Having collected bonus-point wins in nine of their ten outings so far this season, Wandies are in a strong position to defend the title they claimed this time last year.
Ehren Painter, who impressed on first-team duty in the Club’s win over Leicester Tigers, takes his place in the starting line-up – with Charlie Clare and Francois van Wyk making up the front row.
James Grayson has been metronomic from the tee for Wanderers of late and dons the No.10 jersey once more, while Alex Mitchell returns to the side to resume their half-back partnership.
Devante Onojaife also returns for Wanderers this evening, partnering Alex Moon in the second row, and Tom Stephenson captains the side from the centres.
Tom Collins, Ken Pisi and Nafi Tuitavake bring plenty of first-team pedigree to the side in the back three, with Paddy Ryan, Lewis Ludlam, and Ben Nutley completing the line-up.
Tickets for tonight’s match against Harlequins are available to purchase on the gate for £5 (adults) and £2 (juniors), while entry for Saints Season Ticket Holders is FREE.
WANDERERS V HARLEQUINS
Monday 23rd April, 2018
Premiership Rugby A League, Semi-Final
Franklin’s Gardens
Kick-off 7.30pm
15 Tom Collins
14 Ken Pisi
13 Fraser Dingwall
12 Tom Stephenson (capt)
11 Nafi Tuitavake
10 James Grayson
9 Alex Mitchell
1 Francois van Wyk
2 Charlie Clare
3 Ehren Painter
4 Alex Moon
5 Devante Onojaife
6 Paddy Ryan
7 Lewis Ludlam
8 Ben Nutley
Replacements:
16 James Fish
17 Matt Beesley
18 Toby Trinder
19 Matt Collins
20 Will Allman
21 Tom Kessell
22 Fraser Strachan
23 Jamie Elliott
